The National Gallery of Art, although it’s federally funded, isn’t a part of the Smithsonian Institution, which includes 21 museums and the National Zoo. Smithsonian museums intend to remain open until at least Saturday.
Some Democrats were quick to seize on Greene’s post, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries using a printout of the post as a prop during his press availability on Tuesday. “Marjorie Taylor Greene acknowledges this fight is about the health care of the American people,” Jeffries said.Â
Mr. Trump had referenced health care hours earlier when he told reporters: “We have a negotiation going on right now with the Democrats that could lead to very good things.”Â
Democrats have sought an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits in exchange for reopening the government. But congressional Republicans have said they aren’t willing to discuss health care until after the government reopens, so Mr. Trump’s initial comments Monday came as a surprise to some Democrats. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, the top Democrat in the upper chamber, said the president’s comment “isn’t true” and said negotiations with the White House are not taking place.
Later Monday, Mr. Trump said he believes progress is being made on resolving the shutdown, despite congressional Democrats and Republicans saying they remain far apart on a deal to fund the government.
“I guess we’re making progress,” Mr. Trump told Newsmax host Greg Kelly on Monday night, before saying “they should have never shut it down,” referring to Democrats.
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